It’s not named after the virtue, but as tribute to Piet Mondrian, whose modern abstract work inspired the new header. I really wanted to start off with an outright Mondrian tribute, but primary colors used in his painting were used in early Microsoft software. It would’ve given an uncomfortably retro feel to what I was… Continue reading this entry
That is, of course, in addition to Memorial Day. Today I’m activating the oldest theme I have that will work with this current version of WordPress, and when I roll it back, it will be to the new theme for the year (I redesign the blog annually.) As for Memorial Day: in keeping with this… Continue reading this entry
WordCamp Raleigh has come and gone, and everyone has a lesson or two they can take with them in the days ahead. Mine, however, is deeply personal. It’s one that I didn’t expect would happen at the event, but it was forthcoming. I’ve been known in some small circles of the WordPress community as a… Continue reading this entry
As I promised during my presentation at WordCamp Raleigh, I will be posting a few links to resources as a follow-up to my presentation: First of all, here is my presentation on SlideShare, open for anyone to download and use. It would be nice to get some credit if you’re using it for another presentation,… Continue reading this entry
UPDATE: Comments are closed. I appreciate Jane’s response at comment #9 and yes, I give her the benefit of the doubt. I didn’t write this looking for or spoiling for a fight and now that I got a response from Jane that is materially oomphy, comments are closed. Blog about it on your own sites… Continue reading this entry
Ick. Just ick, all over. In my endorsement of Chuck DeVore over Carly Fiorina I cited very specific reasons why I prefer DeVore and why I absolutely dislike Carly Fiorina. A lot of people have been calling her a RINO as if that were a disqualification in a state as liberal as California ferChrissakes. I… Continue reading this entry
The usual warning applies: just because I’ve been amiss in blogging doesn’t mean I’ve tuned out from all the news that’s generally unavoidable. I’m well aware of the oil spill from Deepwater Horizon. I know that this doesn’t look too good for offshore drilling, but the investigation into this matter will take more time that… Continue reading this entry